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Sat Nam Steven:

 

> The more I do KY-the easier it is to pull the root lock for longer

>periods of time. What is the optimum amount of time?

 

When pulling the lock as the conclusion for an asana, this is done

with the breath held (in or out), so pull the lock as long as you can

comfortably hold the breath.

 

Now that you have been practicing it for a while, here are some tips

to consider:

 

Root lock is about drawing up and in - it is not about gripping too

tightly. Think of softening. Soften the lower back - open, don't

just squeeze. Think of pulling up, lengthening.

 

Also, root lock is a lifting of the cervix, and/or the area directly

in front of the anus - pulling the anus is a beginning method. Focus

on the perineum and above.

 

Blessings,

Sadhant

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Hello,

 

When you say focus on "the perineum and above" in regards to the root lock,

where would be above the perinium be, and what would I do to it? ( I

understand lengthing the perineum.) I don't mean to be redundant about all

the questions about the root lock; I don't have a class to go to and it

seems important.

 

When pulling the root lock, how much time to I have to to it? Are the 3

breaths set in stone? Can I take 5 breaths if I am particularly out of

breath from the breath of fire?

 

thanks

 

Steven

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The Yoga Site has a short article on different techniques to use in

practicing the root lock. You will find it at

www.yogasite.com/engagingmb.htm

 

John Tunney

 

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"Steven Collins" <scollin6

<Kundaliniyoga >

Saturday, January 20, 2001 11:31 PM

Re: Re: root lock

 

 

>

>

> Hello,

>

> When you say focus on "the perineum and above" in regards to the root

lock,

> where would be above the perinium be, and what would I do to it? ( I

> understand lengthing the perineum.) I don't mean to be redundant about all

> the questions about the root lock; I don't have a class to go to and it

> seems important.

>

> When pulling the root lock, how much time to I have to to it? Are the 3

> breaths set in stone? Can I take 5 breaths if I am particularly out of

> breath from the breath of fire?

>

> thanks

>

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Sat Nam Steven:

 

> When you say focus on "the perineum and above" in regards to the

root lock,

> where would be above the perinium be, and what would I do to it? ( I

 

Imagine a straight line running vertically from the perineum up

through the abdomen (and above, if you wish) - simply focus on

lifting and lengthening this area.

 

Note that the advice at yogasite, which seems like good advice for

learning the lower portion of the root lock, neglects the third

chakra (navel point): our goal is to put pressure on all three lower

chakras, so if you are working from that description, do add the

aspect of consciously pulling the navel point in toward the spine.

 

> When pulling the root lock, how much time to I have to to it? Are

the 3

> breaths set in stone? Can I take 5 breaths if I am particularly

 

For any asana that does not specify the use of the root lock, one

breath, held in or out, with the root lock, is sufficient. If more

are required, or a specific use of breath or specific time, the asana

will include the directions.

 

All blessings,

Sadhant

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In a message dated 1/20/01 11:05:05 PM Pacific Standard Time,

scollin6 writes:

 

> Can I take 5 breaths if I am particularly out of

> breath from the breath of fire?

>

 

I'm really behind on my mail, but was just wondering what exactly is the

"breath of fire" and how exactly is it done? I've seen it referenced a

number of times but don't believe I've seen an explanation of how, what,

when, or why it is used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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